Sawyer, WA

Unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington

Sawyer is a small unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington. It is 2.2 miles NW of Donald, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 98921.

Sawyer at a glance

State
Washington
County
Yakima County
ZIP code
98921
Nearest town
Donald (2.2 mi)
Time zone
America/Los Angeles
Coordinates
46.4567, -120.3603

Weather in Sawyer now

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Sawyer weather by the hour

Sawyer weather for the next 7 days

Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Sawyer.

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Sunrise, sunset and moon in Sawyer

What is the weather usually like in Sawyer?

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Cold semi-arid climate
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals

Average high and low temperature (°F)

18°37°57°76°95°39°24°Jan47°26°Feb57°33°Mar65°39°Apr74°47°May81°53°Jun90°59°Jul89°58°Aug80°49°Sep66°37°Oct49°29°Nov38°23°Dec

Average precipitation (inches)

1.1"Jan0.6"Feb0.6"Mar0.6"Apr0.8"May0.5"Jun0.2"Jul0.2"Aug0.2"Sep0.6"Oct0.9"Nov1.4"Dec

Best time to visit Sawyer: May–June and August–September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station WAPATO, WA US (USC00458959), adjusted for the elevation of Sawyer.

Sawyer weather month by month

January
39° 24°F
1.1 in of rain · 4 wet days❄ 5.2 in of snow
February
47° 26°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 1.1 in of snow
March
57° 33°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.3 in of snow
April
65° 39°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days
May
74° 47°F
0.8 in of rain · 2 wet days
June
81° 53°F
0.5 in of rain · 2 wet days
July
90° 59°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
August
89° 58°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
September
80° 49°F
0.2 in of rain · 1 wet days
October
66° 37°F
0.6 in of rain · 2 wet days❄ 0.2 in of snow
November
49° 29°F
0.9 in of rain · 3 wet days❄ 1.6 in of snow
December
38° 23°F
1.4 in of rain · 5 wet days❄ 12.0 in of snow

Sunrise and sunset in Sawyer through the year

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January7:38 AM4:43 PM9 h 4 min
February7:02 AM5:28 PM10 h 25 min
March7:11 AM7:08 PM11 h 56 min
April6:12 AM7:50 PM13 h 38 min
May5:25 AM8:30 PM15 h 4 min
June5:06 AM8:57 PM15 h 51 min
July5:22 AM8:52 PM15 h 30 min
August5:58 AM8:12 PM14 h 13 min
September6:38 AM7:14 PM12 h 36 min
October7:17 AM6:16 PM10 h 58 min
November7:02 AM4:30 PM9 h 28 min
December7:36 AM4:16 PM8 h 40 min

Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Los Angeles).

What is the weather like in Sawyer?

Sawyer has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C), and the coldest is December, with average lows of 23°F (-5°C).

It gets about 7.8 inches (199 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is December and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 20 inches fall in an average year.

The best time to visit Sawyer is May–June and August–September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.

Webcams near Sawyer

The closest live webcam is Wapato › South: US 97 at MP 70.15: Jones Road Roundabout, 3.6 miles W of Sawyer.

Wapato › South: US 97 at MP 70.15: Jones Road RoundaboutWapato · 3.6 mi WOn Windy
Buena › East: I-82 at MP 50.12: ToppenishBuena · 3.6 mi SEOn Windy
Parker › East: I-82 at MP 41.5 - RoadParker · 4.7 mi NWOn Windy
Zillah: I-82 at MP 54Zillah · 7.2 mi SEOn Windy
Union Gap › North: I-82 at MP 37.8Union Gap · 7.9 mi NWOn Windy
Union Gap: I-82 at MP 36.5: Valley Mall Blvd InterchangeUnion Gap · 8.9 mi NWOn Windy
Yakima › North: I-82 at MP 34.7: SR 24 InterchangeYakima · 10.4 mi NWOn Windy
Granger: I-82 at MP 63.6: OutlookGranger · 11.2 mi SEOn Windy
Yakima: Air Terminal Airport - Washington, United StatesYakima · 11.6 mi NWOn Windy

Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Sawyer.

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Questions about Sawyer

Where is Sawyer, WA?

Sawyer is an unincorporated community in Yakima County, Washington, 2.2 miles NW of Donald.

What county is Sawyer in?

Sawyer is in Yakima County, Washington.

What is the ZIP code of Sawyer, WA?

The ZIP code for Sawyer is 98921.

What is the nearest town to Sawyer?

Donald, 2.2 miles away.

Are there webcams near Sawyer?

Yes. The closest is Wapato › South: US 97 at MP 70.15: Jones Road Roundabout, 3.6 miles away.

What is the hottest month in Sawyer?

July, with an average high of 90°F (32°C).

What is the coldest month in Sawyer?

December, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C).

How much does it rain in Sawyer?

About 7.8 inches (199 mm) a year; the wettest month is December.

Does it snow in Sawyer?

Yes, about 20 inches of snow fall in an average year.

When is the best time to visit Sawyer?

May–June and August–September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.

What climate does Sawyer have?

Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).

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